DOE O 5639.8A, Security of Foreign Intelligence Information and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities
Functional areas: Defense Programs, Information Security
The order establishes responsibilities and authorities for protecting Foreign Intelligence Information (FII) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) within DOE. Supersedes DOE 5639.8.
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DOE 5639.8A, SECURITY OF FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION AND SENSITIVE
COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION FACILITIES, HAS REVISED DOE 5639.8 TO CLARIFY
RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES ASSIGNED TO THE OFFICES OF INTELLIGENCE AND
SECURITY AFFAIRS AND REFLECT CHANGES IN ORGANIZATIONAL TITLES AS A RESULT Of
THE RECENTLY APPROVED DEPARTMENTAL REALIGNMENT. NO OTHER SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES
HAVE BEEN MADE.
THIS EXPLANATION SHEET MAY BE RETAINED FOR REFERENCE OR DISCARDED.
E X P L A N A T I O N S H E E T
U.S. Department of Energy
Washington, D.C.
ORDER
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SUBJECT: SECURITY OF FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION AND
SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION FACILITIES
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POLICY. To establish responsibilities and authorities for protecting Foreign
Intelligence Information (FII) and Sensitive Compartmented Information
Facilities (SCIFs) within the Department of Energy (DOE).
CANCELLATION. DOE 5639.8, SECURITY OF FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION AND
SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION FACILITIES, of 9-15-92.
SCOPE. The provisions of this Order apply to all Departmental Elements and
contractors performing work for the Department as provided by law and/or
contract and as implemented by the appropriate contracting officer.
APPLICABILITY. This Order applies to all DOE Elements, including DOE-owned,
contractor-operated and/or subcontractor-operated activities performing work for
the Department which require access, receipt, storage, processing and/or
handling of Foreign Intelligence Information. DOE Elements shall follow the
provisions, policies, procedures, responsibilities and authorities detailed in
this Order. which are applicable to properly establish, manage, and operate
facilities which receive, store, process, aid disseminate FII, including
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
REFERENCES. See Attachment 1.
DEFINITION S. See Attachment 2.
POLICY. The security afforded DOE foreign intelligence information and
activities shall not pose an unacceptable risk to the national security, and
security shall conform to the applicable provisions of Executive Order 12333,
‘United States Intelligence Activities," of 12-4-81; Executive orders as may
supersede it; and to applicable Director of Central Intelligence Directives
(DCID).
RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES.
a. The Secretary is the Senior Official of the Intelligence Community (SOIC).
b. Heads of Departmental Elements shall:
(1) Require contractors, through the contracting officer(s), to conduct FII
activities in accordance with this Order and other appropriate policy
DISTRIBUTION: INITIATED BY:
All Departmental Elements Office of Safeguards and Security
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and procedural documents published by the DOE for management and
operation of facilities and activities associated with control and
accountability of FII, to include SCI.
(2) Designate an individual (s) to be responsible for bringing to the
attention of the contracting officer each procurement falling within
the scope of this Order. Unless another individual is designated, the
responsibility is that of the procurement request originator (the
individual responsible for initiating a requirement on DOE F 4200.33,
“Procurement Authorization Request”).
c. D)irector of Intelligence and National Security through:
(1) Director of Security Affairs shall, in coordination with the Director
of Intelligence:
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(a) Develop overall Departmental security policy and procedures for the
protection of FII and SCI in accordance with DCIDs 1/7,- 1/14, 1/16,
1/19, 1/20, 1/21, 1/22, and associated appendices.
(b) In the area of personnel security:
1 Develop security policy and procedures applicable to SCI access
eligibility.
2 Adjudicate background investigations and reinvestigations and
provide security determinations to the Director of Intelligence
on individual’s eligibility for access to SCI.
3 Manage the continuing security education briefing and awareness
program through development of educational materials and ensure
refresher briefings are conducted in compliance with
established Orders.
(c) In the area of information security:
1 Develop security policy and procedures for the protection of
classified information containing foreign intelligence
information.
2 Conduct security inquiries involving actual or suspected
incidents involving a possible or probable compromise of FII,
including SCI.
3 Conduct periodic inspections at Headquarters to ensure
compliance with security procedures for the receipt, control,
dissemination, transmission, and destruction of FII. These
inspections will not include access to specific compartmented
information or program activities unless specified by the SOIC.
(d) In the area of physical/technical/automated information systems
(AIS).
1 Develop security policy, procedures, standards, and criteria
for new construction or modification of existing SCIFs, and
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advise the Director of Intelligence on the status of new
construction or modifications to existing SCIFs.
Conduct preconstruction review and formally inspect/evaluate
new construction or modifications to existing SCIFs, and
provide the final accreditation package and certification to
the Director of Intelligence for final accreditation.
Develop security policy and procedures for the physical,
technical, AIS and networks which support SCIFs as they apply
to DOE and its contractor-operated facilities relative to FII.
Review and approve written certification of compliance with
approved AIS and general security plans, equipment, and
installation criteria and associated SCIF standard operating
procedures and emergency plans, and provide these plans and
certifications as part of the final SCIF accreditation package
to the Director of Intelligence for final accreditation or
reaccreditation as appropriate.
(e) In addition to the above responsibilities, carry out the
responsibilities outlined in paragraph 8b, above.
(2) Director of Intelligence, as the Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) and
the Secretary’s executive agent for implementation and monitoring the
provisions of Executive Order 12333, shall:
(a) Develop intelligence policy and procedures for FII and SCI.
(b) Approve access to FII, including SCI, for DOE and DOE contractor
personnel.
(c) Control the use and dissemination of foreign intelligence,
including SCI, by DOE Elements and their contractors in accordance
with directives from and/or agreements with the Intelligence
Community (IC).
(d) Approve requests for construction of new SCIFs or modifications to
existing SCIFs in accordance with directives from and/or agreements
with the IC.
(e) Accredit all DOE SCIFs and their inherent systems which have been
certified by the Director of Safeguards and Security, in accordance
with directives from and/or agreements with the IC.
(f) Maintain a master security file on each SCIF.
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(g) In the area of personnel security:
1 Receive all requests from DOE Elements and their contractors
for SCI access; approve or disapprove the need-to-know; and
formally request eligibility data from the Director of
Safeguards and Security.
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Receive security determinations from the Director of Safeguards
and Security relative to background investigations; determine
individual eligibility for access to SCI; and direct
indoctrination proceedings for DOE and its contractor
personnel.
Maintain formal records of SCI indoctrinations and special
accesses for DOE and its contractor/subcontractor personnel and
acts as the formal channel for receiving and passing SCI
security clearance information.
Assist the Director of Security Affairs, as required, in
developing educational materials designed to provide an
adequate and effective security awareness and education program
for those persons who have been authorized access to FII.
Coordinate with the Director of Security Affairs to establish
channels for the exchange of information bearing on the
security posture of persons having access to FII.
In the area of information security:
1 Develop, in coordination with the Director of Security Affairs,
procedures and systems for protection of FII held within DOE
and contractor/subcontractor facilities.
2 Provide substantive inputs to the Director of Security Affairs
on new or revised IC security policies and procedures relative
to FII.
3 Conduct periodic inspections of document markings,
accountability, and inventory of SCI holdings in accordance
with established policy and procedural guidance.
In the area of physical/technical/AIS security:
1 Coordinate with the Director of Security Affairs on requests
for new construction or modifications to existing SCIFs, and
assist the Director of Security Affairs in the evaluation
process relative to certification of DOE SCIFs.
2 Support the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Security Evaluations
in the conduct of SCIF inspections and evaluations by assisting
with that portion of the evaluation dealing with the receipt,
control, dissemination, storage, and destruction of SCI.
In coordination with the Director of Security Affairs and the
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Security Evaluations, prepare a
master schedule of inspections/evaluations for DOE accredited SCIFs
and ensure the conduct of inspections/evaluations of the security
posture of each SCIF a minimum of once every year.
Provide copies of SCIF inspection/evaluation reports to affected
Secretarial Officers, the Director of Security Affairs, Heads of
Field Elements, and affected SCIFs.
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(1) In addition to the above responsibilities, carry out the
responsibilities outlined in paragraph 8b, above.
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Deputy Assistant Secretary for Security Evaluations shall:
(1) Direct, manage, and conduct independent inspections, performance tests,
and evaluations to assess the protection program and the effectiveness
of the levels of protection and compliance with regulations,
requirements, and Orders at DOE facilities.
(2) Evaluate the effectiveness of DOE policies and programs for meeting
requirements of applicable statutes and Executive orders.
(3) Advise Heads of Departmental Elements on the security posture of DOE
Elements and their contractor-operated facilities with respect to
compliance with DOE policies and directives.
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(4) In addition to the above responsibilities, carry out the
responsibilities outlined in paragraph 8b, above.
Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration shall:
(1) Assist the Director of Intelligence in the development and execution of
viable communications security (COMSEC) and TEMPEST activities related
to FII and SCI.
(2) Provide technical advice and assistance relative to the installation of
equipment used to process or store foreign intelligence information, to
include SCI, and assist the Director of Security Affairs to properly
analyze and evaluate the security risks associated with approving the
facility for continued operation.
(3) Assist the Director of Security Affairs during inspections,
evaluations, surveys, and assessments to verify adequate installation
of equipment and other technical areas.
(4) Assist the Director of Security Affairs during the Internal Review
Budget process by assuring that adequate integrated security systems
are planned, designed, and constructed for all DOE facilities.
(5) In addition to the above responsibilities, carry out the
responsibilities outlined in paragraph 8b, above.
Heads of Field Elements shall:
(1) Ensure requests for SCI access from their organizations, including
contractors, provide the information required, including the need-to-
know justification, prior to being forwarded to the Director of
Intelligence.
(2) Ensure the inspection of DOE security facilities to assure the security
of DOE and DOE-owned, contractor-operated, and subcontractor-operated
facilities, including SCIFs, under their jurisdiction in accordance
with established policy and procedural guidance.
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Develop, in coordination with the Director of Security Affairs, policy
and procedures to ensure that an adequate and viable security program
exists for the protection of FII, to include SCI, located in DOE and
DOE-owned contractor-operated and subcontractor-operated facilities
under their jurisdiction.
Provide to the Director of Security Affairs site approved,
preconstruction architectural and engineering design materials, and
results of the local DOE security element review. Any recommendations
developed through the local review of proposed construction of new
SCIFs or modifications to existing SCIF(s) shall be submitted to the
Director of Security Affairs for approval prior to beginning any
construction or modification activities.
Review cognizant SCIF AIS and general security plans and standard
operating procedures and any changes/revisions to existing plans for
adequacy and compliance with established policies and directives, and
forward plans to the Director of Security Affairs and the Director of
Intelligence for appropriate action.
Provide local support to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Security
Evaluations, the Director of Security Affairs, and the the Director of
Intelligence during the conduct of evaluations of cognizant SCIF(s), as
required.
Request the Director of Security Affairs support in correcting any
physical, technical, or operational security deficiencies on DOE-owned
facilities under their jurisdiction.
Ensure the immediate notification of the Director of Security Affairs
and the Director of Intelligence on possible or probable
both collateral FII and SCI.
In addition to the above responsibilities, carry out the
responsibilities outlined in paragraph 8b, above.
compromises of
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Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program shall, in accordance with the
responsibilities and authorities assigned by Executive Order 12344
(statutorily prescribed by Public Law 98-525 (42 United States Code
(U.S.C. ), 7158, note) and to ensure consistency throughout the joint
Navy/DOE organization of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, implement and
oversee all policy and practices pertaining to this Order for activities
under the Director’s cognizance.
Procurement Request Originators (the individuals responsible for initiating
a requirement on DOE F 4200.33), or such other individual(s) as designated
by the cognizant Head of the Departmental Element, shall bring to the
attention of the cognizant contracting officer the following: (1) each
procurement requiring the application of this Order; (2) requirement for
flow down of provisions of this Order to a subcontractor; and (3)
identification of the paragraphs of this Order with which the contractor or,
if different, subcontractor is to comply.
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i. Contracting Officers, based on advice received from the procurement request
originator or other designated individual, shall apply applicable provisions
of this Order to contracts falling within its scope. For contracts other
than management and operating contracts, this shall be by incorporation or
reference using explicit language in a contractual action, usually
bilateral.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY:
ARCHER L. DURHAM
Assistant Secretary for Human
Resources and Administration
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REFERENCES
NOTE: Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCIDs) are provided to DOE field
elements for reference only. The applicable portions of these documents are or will
be incorporated in Orders or procedural guides as appropriate.
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Executive Order 12333, “United States Intelligence Activities,” of 12-4-81,
which sets forth the goals, direction, duties, and responsibilities with respect
to the National Intelligence effort.
Executive Order 12356, “National Security Information,” of 4-2-82, which
provides requirements for safeguarding National Security Information, and
Information Security Oversight office Directive No. 1, of 6-25-82, which assists
in implementing Executive Order 12356.
Title 42, United States Code (U.S.C. ), 2011 et seq., Atomic Energy Act of 1954,
as amended, which describes requirements for the protection of classified
information relating to atomic energy.
DOE 5670.1A, MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, of 1-15-92, which
establishes guidelines for management of, and assigns responsibilities for, the
foreign intelligence activities of DOE.
DOE 5631.1B, SECURITY EDUCATION BRIEFING AND AWARENESS PROGRAM, of 12-31-91,
which establishes policies, responsibilities, and requirements for the
implementation of a security education program for the Department of Energy.
DOE 5631.2C, PERSONNEL SECURITY PROGRAM, of 9-15-92, which establishes the
policies, responsibilities, and authorities for implementing the personnel
security program.
DOE 5632,1B, PROTECTION PROGRAM OPERATIONS, of 9-8-92, which establishes policy,
responsibilities, and authorities for the physical protection of security
interests.
DOE 5639.5, TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES PROGRAM, of 8-3-92, which
establishes the technical surveillance countermeasures program.
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DOE 5639.6, CLASSIFIED COMPUTER SECURITY PROGRAM, of 9-15-92, which establishes
responsibilities and procedures for developing and implementing a program to
ensure the security of information stored in classified ADP systems.
DOE 5300.2D, TELECOMMUNICATIONS: EMISSION SECURITY (TEMPEST) , of 5-18-92, which
establishes the telecommunications program for emission security.
DOE 5300.3C, TELECOMMUNICATIONS: COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, of 5-18-92, which
establishes policy, responsibilities, and guidance related to communications
security.
DOE 5300.4C, TELECOMMUNICATIONS: PROTECTED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, of 5-18-92,
which provides guidance on systems used to transmit classified or sensitive
unclassified information.
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DOE Procedural Guide, “Security of Foreign Intelligence Information and
Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities” (Formerly Security Standards for
Sensitive Compartmented Information and Facilities), of 1-1-85, which implements
the appropriate portions of DCIDs. This guide is available from the
Headquarters Office of Safeguards and Security.
Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 1/7, “Security Controls on the
Dissemination of Intelligence Information,” of 1-7-84, which establishes
policies, controls, and procedures for the dissemination and use of intelligence
information and materials bearing the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI)
authorized control markings.
DCID 1/14, “Minimum Personnel Security Standards and Procedures Governing
Eligibility for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information,” of 11-27-84,
which enhances the security protection of SCI through standards, procedures,
security programs, and a facilitated security certification process among
Department/agencies.
DCID 1/16, “Security Policy on Intelligence Information in Automated Systems and
Networks,” of 1-4-83, which establishes policies and procedures for the security
of classified intelligence information processed or stored in automated systems
and networks.
DCID 1/19, “Security Policy for Sensitive Compartmented Information,” of
6-28-82, which establishes policies and procedures for the security, use, and
dissemination of SCI.
DCID 1/20, “Security Policy Concerning Travel and Assignment of Personnel with
Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information,” of 3-11-85, which establishes
the minimum policy concerning assignment and travel of U.S. Government civilian
and military personnel, government consultants and employees of government
contractors who have, or who have had, access to SCI.
DCID 1/21, “Physical Standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information
Facilities,” of 9-1-87, which establishes minimum construction and security
protection for all U.S. Government facilities or U.S. Government-sponsored
contractor facilities where SCI may be stored, used, discussed, and/or
processed.
DCID 1/22, “Technical Surveillance Countermeasures,” of 7-3-85, which
establishes the policy and procedures for the conduct and coordination of
technical surveillance countermeasures.
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DEFINITIONS
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. Certain information requiring protection against
unauthorized disclosure in the interests of national defense and security or
foreign relations of the United States pursuant to Federal statute or Executive
order. The term includes Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, and
National Security Information. The potential damage to the national security of
each is denoted by the classification levels Top Secret, Secret, or
Confidential.
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CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS. For the purpose of this Order, contractors and
subcontractors are those contractors performing work for the Department of
Energy (DOE) which is associated with DOE foreign intelligence activities.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION (FII) . For the purpose of this Order, Foreign
Intelligence Information is National Security Information relating to the
capabilities, intentions and activities of foreign powers, organizations or
persons, which carry the following special caveats for control and access:
a. WNINTEL = Warning Notice - Intelligence Sources and Methods Involved.
b. NOCONTRACT = Not Releasable to Contractors/Consultants.
c. ORCON = Dissemination and Extraction of Information Controlled by
Originator.
FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA (FRD). Classified information jointly determined by
DOE or its predecessors and DOD to be related primarily to the military
utilization of atomic weapons, and removed by DOE from the Restricted Data
category pursuant to Section 142(d) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as
amended, and safeguarded as National Security Information, subject to the
restrictions on transmission to other countries and regional defense
organizations that apply to Restricted Data.
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY. Those United States Government organizations and
activities identified in Executive Order 12333 or successor orders as comprising
the intelligence community.
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION (NSI). Any information that has been determined
pursuant to Executive Order 12356 or any predecessor order to require protection
against unauthorized disclosure and that is so designated. The levels TOP
SECRET, SECRET, AND CONFIDENTIAL are used to designate such information.
RESTRICTED DATA (RD). All data concerning: design, manufacture, or utilization
of atomic weapons; the production of special nuclear material; or the use of
special nuclear material in the production of energy, but shall not include data
declassified or removed from the Restricted Data category pursuant to Section
142 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
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SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (SCI). Classified Information concerning or
derived from intelligence sources, methods, or analytical processes, which is
required to be handled within formal access control systems established by the
Director of Central Intelligence.
SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION FACILITY (SCIF). An accredited area, room,
group of rooms, or installation where Sensitive Compartmented Information may be
stored, used, discussed, and/or electronically processed.
SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM (SAP). Any program established under Executive Order
12356 or the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, that imposes additional
controls governing access to classified information involved with such programs
beyond those required by normal management and safeguarding practices. These
additional controls may include, but are not limited to, access approval,
adjudication or investigative requirements, special designation of officials
authorized to determine a need-to-know, or special lists of persons determined
to have a need-to-know.